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Deer Hunting in Union County, North Carolina
Union County, North Carolina hunters harvested 3,783 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 6.0 per square mile, 21st in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.
Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
3,783 total deer
Antlered1,860
Antlerless1,923
Density
6.0 deer / sq mi
This county6.0
North Carolina avg4.2
Public Land
1% public — 4,324 acres
Local/Metropark
4,046 ac
94%
Other state
278 ac
6%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 1,860 | 1,923 | 3,783 |
Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov
Harvest figures for Union County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.
Season Dates
North Carolina deer season, 2025-2026
North Carolina deer and turkey season dates are listed on the North Carolina season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the North Carolina wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.
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